Community priorities survey

What should we protect?

Share what matters most in Will County. Property taxes receive extra attention because the bill, assessment process and decisions of multiple taxing bodies all affect residents differently.

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Your priorities

Select up to three priorities for Will County.

Your property-tax experience

Compared with last year, did your property-tax bill change?IncreasedStayed about the sameDecreasedNot sureI do not own property

If it increased, approximately how much?

What concerns you most?

Select up to four property-tax concerns.

Total bill is too highAssessments are inaccurate or unfairTaxing bodies do not explain increasesAppeals are too difficultSeniors and fixed-income residents need reliefResidential and commercial burdens are unbalancedI do not understand where the money goes

Possible reforms

Select up to four approaches you would most like local leaders to pursue.

Plain-language notices before tax increasesPublic dashboards for levies, budgets and spendingStronger spending and levy controlsBetter senior and veteran exemptionsA simpler assessment and appeals processEconomic growth to broaden the tax baseVoter approval for major new debt

Where should scrutiny focus?

Select up to four taxing bodies.

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What should local leaders understand about your property taxes?

Written comments appear publicly only after review and without your name or contact information.

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This is an informal community survey, not a scientific public-opinion poll. Results reflect voluntary responses received through this website.